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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (700 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (234,000 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – McLaren Supercar Series Roadster or Ford Ranger?

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Supercar Series Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Ranger is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster costs 234,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 185,561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Ranger offers clearly more range – reaching up to 42 km, about 9 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster.

Ranger

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 419 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Roadster delivers very slightly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 845 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
Ford Ranger

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster

The McLaren Supercar Series Roadster is an open-top masterpiece that turns every drive into a headline, pairing theatrical design with razor-sharp handling so you’ll arrive with a grin and more attention than you bargained for. It feels as much like a race-bred tool as a luxury toy — uncompromising, impeccably made, and utterly addictive for anyone who treats a road as more than just a route.

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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McLaren Supercar Series Roadster
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
234,000 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
33 km
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,913 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
700 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
720 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
515 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
McLaren
Brand
Ford
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